Chelsea weigh up Rice move
Chelsea are weighing up a move for Declan Rice, after identifying the West Ham youngster as a possible centre-back option, as Frank Lampard bids to shore up his defence.
Rice is a boyhood Chelsea fan and spent seven years in their academy before being released when he was 14. He has predominantly played as a midfielder, but played as a centre-back coming through the ranks at West Ham.
The Hammers, like most clubs facing the harsh financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic, may sell players to raise cash this summer, but they do not want to lose Rice. David Moyes has said he sees the 21-year-old, contracted until 2024, as a key part of his plans.
Chelsea also want to sign Leicester’s England left-back Ben Chilwell.
